Fundamentals

In this lesson, I'm taking the exact same scale and showing how three simple ideas can make it sound completely different.

In this lesson, I'm taking the exact same scale and showing how three simple ideas can make it sound completely different.

In this lesson, I'm breaking down one of the biggest solo mistakes players make: using the same rhythms over and over again.

In this lesson, I'm breaking down one of the biggest solo mistakes players make: using the same rhythms over and over again.

In this lesson, I'm breaking down exactly which scales work best over major chords and minor chords—and the best part is that I'll give you options based on your playing level.

In this lesson, I'm breaking down exactly which scales work best over major chords and minor chords—and the best part is that I'll give you options based on your playing level.

We're ranking 10 popular piano styles from easiest to hardest — and honestly, some of the placements might surprise you.

Today’s lesson is a very serious and scientific exploration into what your favorite chord says about your personality.

If you’ve ever wondered how composers make music sound so magical (without it feeling random), this one’s a goldmine.

Let's turn some pretty basic chords into something that sounds a whole lot more jazzy and impressive using a technique called Tritone Substitution.

Let's turn some pretty basic chords into something that sounds a whole lot more jazzy and impressive using a technique called Tritone Substitution.

This week, I'm teaching you Charlie's techniques so you can use them in your own playing!

I'll show you the formulas that I use the play any song in any style. It's easier than you probably think!

I'll show you the formulas that I use the play any song in any style. It's easier than you probably think!

If you're practicing scales the old fashioned way, and you want to play jazz, there is a much better way!

If you're practicing scales the old fashioned way, and you want to play jazz, there is a much better way!

You don't need to practice everything you learn in 12 keys. I'll show you exactly which keys to practice in to keep you focused and on track.

You don't need to practice everything you learn in 12 keys. I'll show you exactly which keys to practice in to keep you focused and on track.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

If there is one passing chord that you should know, this is it! It's my go-to passing chord, and it works on almost every song.

Want to master piano chords? In this one-year practice plan, I show you what to practice every day for the next year.